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NASA began moving its Artemis II rocket towards launch pad

NASA’s Artemis II SLS rocket returns to Launch Pad 39B for processing

NASA’s Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission arrived back at Launch Pad 39B on March 20, 2026, completing a round trip to the Vehicle Assembly Building that consumed nearly a month of the mission’s schedule.

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NASA's giant moon rocket is back on the launch pad. See new photos of SLS

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NASA moves Artemis 2 rocket back to launch pad ahead of moon mission

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Nasa's Artemis Moon rocket rolls back to pad for possible April launch

Nasa's giant Moon rocket has returned to its launch pad for a second time, ahead of a mission to send astronauts around the Moon – something not attempted in more than 50 years.

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NASA Artemis II gets new launch timeline

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NASA’s Artemis II Rocket and Orion Spacecraft Return to the Launch Pad

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NASA weighs Starship for lunar transport as SLS role faces scrutiny

NASA is restructuring how it plans to send astronauts to the Moon, giving SpaceX’s Starship a broader role in lunar transportation while the Space Launch System rocket built by Boeing faces growing questions about cost and schedule.

NASA Is Exploring a Reduced Role for SLS as It Gets Cozier With SpaceX

The Starship rocket could take on a central role in the Artemis missions, propelling astronauts to lunar orbit and landing them on the surface.

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NASA Shifts from Boeing and SLS Towards SpaceX for Moon Missions

NASA is proposing SpaceX Starship now handles translunar injection (TLI) propulsion and the full landing role, while SLS/Orion is limited to LEO only.

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How to see NASA’s SLS rocket before the Artemis II launch: Here’s everything to know

The Artemis II mission is a historic milestone, marking the first time in over 50 years that humans will return to the vicinity of the moon. Targeted for as early as April 1, 2026, the